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Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

1 ⅛ pounds chicken breast fillet

1 egg

3 ½ tablespoons kefir or buttermilk

2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tbsp cornstarch

½ tsp chili powder(alternatively hot paprika)

salt and pepper(to taste)

1 ½ cups panko

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 ½ tablespoons Sriracha

1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Remove any tendons from the chicken and cut it into approximately 4 to 5 centimeter cubes. In a deep bowl, whisk together the egg, kefir, flour, cornstarch, and chili powder until smooth and creamy, then season generously with salt and pepper.

Add the chicken pieces to the egg and flour mixture and stir well so that each piece is completely coated with the egg mixture; let marinate for approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl or deep plate and season generously with salt and pepper. Preheat the air fryer to 230°C (450°F) and, in the meantime, coat the chicken pieces in the panko breadcrumbs until completely covered, then place them on a plate or board.

Grease the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray or oil and place the chicken fillets side by side in the basket.

Cook chicken pieces in an air fryer at 230°C for 7 minutes, depending on their size, until they are nicely crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 74°C. Repeat the process until all the chicken pieces are cooked.

Meanwhile, for the sauce, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha and sweet chili sauce.

To serve, spread the sauce over the crispy baked chicken pieces and/or serve it as a dip with the Bang Bang Chicken.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨
Pound chicken breasts to uniform ¾-inch thickness before coating to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness throughout, preventing dry edges while centers remain juicy.
Double-Dredge for Maximum Crunch 🥣
Dip the buttermilk-coated chicken in the panko mixture, then back into buttermilk, then panko again for an ultra-crispy exterior that stays crunchy even after dipping in sauce.
Cornstarch Secret Weapon ✨
Mix cornstarch into your flour blend—it creates an incredibly light, shatteringly crisp crust that rivals deep-fried versions with minimal oil absorption.
Air Fryer Spray Strategy 🎯
Lightly spray the air fryer basket and chicken with cooking oil before cooking to promote golden browning and prevent sticking, resulting in superior color and texture.
Bang Bang Sauce Balance ⚖️
Make the sauce ahead and taste-test the mayo-to-sweet-chili-to-Sriracha ratio before serving—adjusting while warm ensures the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and spicy that coats the chicken beautifully.